Barts Health NHS Trust

London · E1 2ES

www.bartshealth.nhs.uk

Wait Score

CQC Rating

Inadequate

About Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health NHS Trust is an NHS trust in the London region, based in E1 2ES. As of the latest data, there are 131,544 patients on the waiting list. 56.8% of patients are seen within the 18-week NHS target. The trust is rated "Inadequate" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

35.2pp gap

vs 92% NHS target

#371

of 416 trusts

→ Stable

+0.8pp (3 months)

Other Medical

Longest wait (19,395 patients)

Waiting Times Overview

Median Wait

15.5 weeks

Within 18 Weeks

56.8%

Total Waiting

131,544

Over 52 Weeks

2,703

12-Month Trend (Median Wait)

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Waiting Times by Specialty

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Other Medical (national)	63.7%	19,395	F
Other Surgical (national)	60.2%	12,476	F
Paediatrics (national)	52.0%	10,313	F
Cardiology (national)	63.6%	9,942	F
Trauma & Orthopaedics (national)	52.2%	9,483	F
Gynaecology (national)	59.7%	8,994	F
Gastroenterology (national)	59.2%	8,456	F
ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)(national)	46.2%	7,293	F
Dermatology (national)	49.2%	7,166	F
Urology (national)	51.3%	7,042	F
Respiratory Medicine (national)	52.5%	6,282	F
Ophthalmology (national)	67.8%	6,053	D
General Surgery (national)	51.6%	5,451	F
Oral Surgery (national)	53.9%	4,299	F
Neurology (national)	49.7%	3,150	F
Neurosurgery (national)	45.0%	1,876	F
Plastic Surgery (national)	43.3%	1,288	F
Other Services (national)	61.4%	1,166	F
Rheumatology (national)	76.5%	1,135	C
Elderly Medicine (national)	84.0%	187	B
General Medicine (national)	59.8%	92	F
Cardiothoracic Surgery (national)	50.0%	4	F
Mental Health (national)	0.0%	1	F

A&E Performance

4-Hour Target

57.9%

Attendances

24,013

Over 12 Hours

1,271

A&E Trend (% within 4 hours)

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CQC Quality Ratings

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Overall:Inadequate

safe

Inadequate

effective

Inadequate

caring

Inadequate

responsive

Inadequate

Well-led

Inadequate

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long are waiting times at Barts Health NHS Trust?

As of January 2026, 56.8% of patients at Barts Health NHS Trust are seen within the NHS 18-week target. There are currently 131,544 patients on the waiting list.

What is the CQC rating for Barts Health NHS Trust?

The Care Quality Commission rates Barts Health NHS Trust as "Inadequate".

Does Barts Health NHS Trust have an A&E department?

Yes. Barts Health NHS Trust A&E sees approximately 24,013 patients per month, with 57.9% seen within 4 hours.

How does Barts Health NHS Trust compare to other hospitals?

The national average is 61.4% of patients seen within 18 weeks. Barts Health NHS Trust performs below average at 56.8%.

Data sourced from NHS England (Referral to Treatment waiting times, A&E statistics) and Care Quality Commission (CQC ratings). Last updated: 2026-03-14.

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